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The World Cup will surely have a huge bearing on this year’s Ballon d’Or winner.
Ballon d’Or
Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.
These midfield hard-men and tacticians made life miserable for anyone brave enough to face them.
Eight players in Real Madrid history have taken home football’s most prestigious individual prize.
From confusing metaphors to fiery insults, sweeping conclusions and touching life lessons, the game’s players, manager and pundits had plenty to say in 2025.
Only seven male players have ever achieved the rare feat since the inception of the Ballon d’Or almost 70 years ago.
The Atlético Madrid manager showered immense praise on a Barcelona player.
No player has ever won the Ballon d’Or while playing for Chelsea.
Kane likened himself to Erling Haaland in his quest for the Ballon d’Or.
Thomas Tuchel explained why Bellingham dropped to the bench for England.
Messi also provided some insight into his future ambitions after retiring from playing.
Ancelotti was emphatic when it came to the topic of Vinicius’s inherent quality.
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have formed one of the best winger partnerships in the world.
Dembélé beat out Lamine Yamal for the 2025 award after winning PSG’s first Champions League.
The soccer icon snubbed Ousmane Dembélé despite better individual numbers and European silverware.
The Bayern Munich striker reached 20 goal contributions in just 742 minutes this season.
PSG boss Luis Enrique has weighed in on the Pedri debate ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash.
Lamine Yamal set a new record while being crowned the best male player aged under 21.
Dembélé won the men's Ballon d'Or by a considerable distance, ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in second. Here’s why he justified his emphatic win.
Yamal lost out to Ousmane Dembélé for the 2025 prize, but did win a second consecutive Kopa Trophy.